Does your child or teen struggle with worries or anxiety? They may have difficulty coping with difficult life experiences. When kids become overwhelmed with emotions, they either act up or withdraw. Their potential inability to manage their emotions blocks them from building healthy relationships. Our counselors use play and art in their work with kids and teens, making counseling a positive experience.
We help kids and teens become more resilient and remember how to feel happy again! Has a traumatic event left you feeling sad and anxious? Are you stuck repeating cyclical, unhealthy behaviors? Fortunately, you don't have to carry the load alone. LaunchPad's trained counselors can help you conquer emotional and life challenges, so you no longer feel powerless in overcoming your struggles.
We help kids and teens become more resilient and remember how to feel happy again! Has a traumatic event left you feeling sad and anxious? Are you stuck repeating cyclical, unhealthy behaviors? Fortunately, you don't have to carry the load alone. LaunchPad's trained counselors can help you conquer emotional and life challenges, so you no longer feel powerless in overcoming your struggles.
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LaunchPad is a counseling practice located in Richmond, Virginia. Through personalized, interactive support, we specialize in helping children, teens, and adults regain balance when life gets out of hand. Each of our counselors use their distinctive strengths and training in supporting clients reach their goals.
We recognize that being a parent is very hard work. You can read all the books (if you have time!), which sounds good on paper. But often, applying what you learn with your family is a whole different issue. And with the plethora of self-help parenting books on the market, weeding through the guidance to find what works can quickly consume your time and energy.
Social issues for preteens in school are highly common, and factors like bullying can take a toll on children's emotional wellbeing. Preteens are going through big changes, which can create an emotional divide betweens parents and their kids. During this time, many children talk less to their parents and start showing a higher need for privacy.
Mark is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist in Richmond, VA. He is the founder of LaunchPad Counseling, a private practice that helps children and adults find happiness and peace of mind by discovering strength inside themselves to improve their lives. Mark is also the author of the children's book What Does a Princess Really Look Like?
Reviews (10)
Jen Jones
Nov 20, 2017
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Ariana Gioia
Sep 23, 2017
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Maddie is an excellent counselor who is warm, empathic, and very easy to talk to. She has years of experience and expertise working with children, teenagers, and young adults and is comfortable discussing and working with a wide variety of challenges faced by clients at those ages. Her personality, creativity, and energy makes her a perfect fit for those populations. She is experienced with helping her clients recover from struggles such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, addiction, and trauma. Maddie is highly skilled with helping her clients to cope with challenging life transitions and helps her
Zach Sisisky
Jun 08, 2017
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I have known Alex Ginsberg professionally for over five years. She is a deeply committed and caring professional dedicated to listening to the people she serves. She offers unique and effective therapies that serve the diverse needs of her clients. Collaborating with Alex on a variety of projects has been rewarding both professionally and personally.
Michelle Dandridge
May 22, 2017
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Vanessa Durrant
Nov 13, 2016
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This is a dynamic practice offering high quality mental health services to children and adults. I've known Mark professionally and personally for several years and know that he deeply cares about his work and his clients healing. He is empathic and client centered. I know that the clients I have collaborated with him on and sent his way were well taken care of.
Linda Zaffram
Aug 01, 2016
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Karla Helbert
Jul 19, 2016
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Mark is such a dedicated therapist and compassionate, loving human being. I have interacted with him personally and professionally and would absolutely trust him with my own child in counseling. He is supportive of colleagues and goes out of his way to create connections and learning opportunities for therapists all over our city.
Yvonne Fall
Dec 26, 2015
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I have known Mark Loewen professionally for seven years and personally for four. From both perspectives I can say he is one of the best, most insightful and knowledgeable therapists I know. I do not hesitate to refer children and families to him for treatment, knowing they will receive quality treatment and often seek his professional consultation in his areas of expertise as well. As a business owner, Mark has maintained his ethics which makes me also comfortable with referring to anyone he has contracted with.
Carrie Walker
Nov 14, 2015
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I have known Mark both professionally and personally for 10 years. He has a true heart for this work and is an incredibly gifted therapist. I have referred many children and colleagues to Mark and can say without hesitation that I would trust him with my own child. He is well versed in a variety of treatment approaches and ultimately believes that what works for one may not work for another--- he is truly person-centered and practices with integrity and compassion. I feel honored to call him my friend and colleague.
Lisa Masouras
Jun 15, 2015
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Mark is a sensitive, caring, and compassionate therapist for whom I have the highest regard. I have had the opportunity to be in several professional trainings with him and found his knowledge, skills, and abilities to be exceptional. I strongly recommend him for any child, family, or adult struggling with emotional or behavioral problems.
